The Missouri Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) Board of Directors awards grant funds designed to support child abuse and neglect prevention efforts in Missouri. Notices of available funding for all CTF programs will be posted on this webpage.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Request for bids: Missouri Childcare Exchange Program Implementation

The Children’s Trust Fund is pleased to announce the availability of up to $2,500,000 for the implementation of a new childcare cost-sharing program. This program will increase family access to affordable, high-quality childcare through locally coordinated cost-sharing exchanges. The initial contract period will begin on the date of contract execution and extend through June 30, 2026, with the option of three one-year renewals contingent upon the availability of state funding.

Completed proposals must be emailed to ctf@oa.mo.gov by 11:59 p.m. on August 8, 2025. To learn more about this opportunity, please download and review the Request for Proposals:

• Child Care Exchange RFP (.docx)
• Child Care Exchange RFP (.pdf)

Questions? Reach out to Amber.Robinson@oa.mo.gov. 

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